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MALONEY IS SIGNED FOR 3 GARDEN BOUTS; Delaney, Sharkey, Hansen and Dempsey Suggested as Rivals for Persson's Conqueror.

Jim Maloney, Boston heavyweight, who conquered Harry Persson, Swedish star, in Madison Square Garden last Wednesday night, was signed yesterday by Matchmaker Jess McMahon for three more fights in the Garden during the Winter. Under the contract, McMahon disclosed, Maloney will not be permitted to engage in any other bout until its terms have been fulfilled.

December 24, 1926

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